Social Skills Challenges for College Students Making new friends in college is one of the most important tasks of settling into a new environment, especially the first year in school away from home. No one wants to feel alone as they enter this new stage of life. However, one doesn’t walk into a set group of friends, and this means…
Relationships suffer between parent and child/teen/young adult when the student is experiencing difficulties managing school expectations. Often a “crisis” is brewing, or has been going on for some time, when I am contacted. Parents always want the best for their children- to be happy and successful.
Consequential thinking is the ability to evaluate the costs and benefits of your choices. By pausing, evaluating, and responding, rather than reacting on autopilot, one can make better decisions. This thought process is developed as the brain develops. Consequential thinking is always lacking in students diagnosed with ADHD.
Mental health is always the elephant in the room with many college students. In the beginning of the school year, especially for freshman, adjusting initially to a different environment, new expectations of being on their own and coping with classes and homework as well as making friendships is difficult.
Life at home does not come with templates or deadlines. Adults with executive functioning issues can find it difficult to manage both work and home successfully.
Especially in college, the end of October, Halloween, midterms and sickness all go together. Working with students in high school and college all over the country, it doesn’t seem to matter where you live or go to school, the viruses start attacking.
This new generation of students are living in their “normal”- mass shootings, climate crisis, the pandemic, hate crimes, constant information filtering through their phones and computers, and political unrest. This was not the “normal” that their parents experienced. In other words, their “normal” is our abnormal.
If you are seeking support for your child at this point, it is most likely that things have come to an inflection point that needs attention. These last few years have been very difficult for all of us living through the pandemic and the trauma that came from it.
When I work with college students there are 8 habits that will always create a successful outcome, read more…
Often people who procrastinate are regarded as being lazy. This is far from the truth. Most often, it comes from feeling anxiety first. Either being a perfectionist or just feeling overwhelmed by the task given, fuels the procrastination. As one is usually told or thought of as being lazy because the task is not being completed on time, it is difficult for someone to figure out why they are doing this and then find a way to manage the situation.
The difficult components of being a college student are adjusting to living away from home, getting meals, doing laundry, being accountable for going to classes, completing assignments on time, and managing a new social life.
The Recent Spike in Students with Anxiety Over the past 7 years or so, I have seen a huge uptick in students with anxiety (sometimes mixed with depression). I have always had clients who deal with anxiety, but our world has changed dramatically. I first saw indications of this with the broad use of cell phones and social media –TikTok,…
Given that I have my undergraduate degree in Special Ed and my masters in Counseling, at least half of my practice is made of college students. My ability to form relationships with my students is my strength, and once they feel connected to me, they will usually allow me to work with them to make school and life better all…
“This is a stressful, unpredictable time for everyone, including families, parents, and children,” said Dr. Hurst-Della Pietra, the founder, and president of Children and Screens. “You can help your children by providing them with a structure and routine, and being a positive force in their education.” Here is advice for navigating this new frontier of online education with your children.…
During the lockdown, with students completing classes through e-school, I have been able to work with my students the same way I have worked with my college students out of state for the past few years through Facetime or Zoom. They talk with me from their bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and the like. We figure out what assignments need to…
It started with a simple, sincere question from a mother of an 11-year-old boy. An anonymous mother posted a question to Quora, a website where people can ask questions and other people can answer them. This mother wrote: How do I tell my wonderful 11 year old son, (in a way that won’t tear him down), that the way he…
Above all else, I want you to know that you are loved and lovable. You will learn this from my words and actions – the lessons on love are in how I treat you and how I treat myself. I want you to engage with the world from a place of worthiness. You will learn that you are worthy of…
by: Sheryl Roessler Getting the semester off to a “good start” may present some early challenges, as you’re settling into new classes, meeting new people, and quickly understanding that coursework piles up quickly. With decades of experience helping college students acclimate themselves to a new environment, or facilitating the return to a familiar one, I have developed this list of…
Read this excerpt from the Highland Park News to learn more about Sheryl and her unique approach to tutoring and educational therapy: By Karen Berkowitz Reprinted from November 1st, 2012, issue of Highland Park News Highland Park resident Sheryl Roessler started her career as a special education teacher working with behavior-disordered students. But her inner passion led her in another…